In a letter, parents Norman Richards Sr. and Elonda Quinn-Powell spoke about their son who was recovering after being critically injured when shots rang out following the Thunder's victory.

"This morning, he was able to communicate with us and the first thing he asked about was the Thunder victory," the letter stated.

Relatives said Norman Richards Jr. was leaving Thunder alley when he was shot in the back.

"He was shot one time. He was shot in the back and it was through and through, it went in and out," said Norman's Richards' aunt, Paula Richards.

The victim's parents said they want to make it clear that their son had no involvement in anything leading up to the incident.

"He was not a part of the argument. He knew nothing about it. He was just there celebrating the Thunder victory, an innocent bystander," the letter stated. "We would love the chance to thank and hug the woman who gave Norman CPR at the scene. Her quick actions may have saved his life. This compassion is what makes OKC great."

Norman Richards remains in critical condition Thursday at Oklahoma University Medical Center, but his parents said he's improving every day.

Anyone wanting to help Norman can donate blood at a blood drive benefiting him Saturday at Quail Springs Mall near Sears from 11 a.m. To 4 p.m.

There's a $30,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a bank robbery trio known as the Black Hat Bandits, suspected in a two-month string of robberies across Maryland and Virginia, the latest coming Monday.